Updating the firmware of a FRITZ!Powerline adapter

The firmware is the software stored in the FRITZ!Powerline adapter that controls all of its functions. On a regular basis, we make new firmware versions available that optimize the functions of your adapter. You can download these updates free of charge from the Internet.

There are various ways to install the latest firmware on your FRITZ!Powerline adapter.

Update with the FRITZ!Box user interface

Update with the FRITZ!Powerline software

1 Using the FRITZ!Box user interface to update firmware

If you are using a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS version 5.50 (or higher) in your powerline network, you can use the FRITZ!Box's user interface to install the update:

Note:The version of FRITZ!OS installed on the FRITZ!Box is displayed on the "Overview" page of the FRITZ!Box user interface.

Use a network cable to connect the FRITZ!Powerline adapter you would like to install the update on to the FRITZ!Box.